Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
This surgery is the most common surgery performed. The Vertical Sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a restrictive and hormonal procedure. During the procedure approximately 60-85% of the stomach is removed, creating a “sleeve” or tubular stomach and will hold approximately 100ml of food or drink. This surgery not only physically makes your stomach smaller; it also removes 75-85% of the hunger hormones produced in your stomach from circulation. The procedure is done by laparoscopy. Because part of the stomach is removed, this procedure is not reversible.
Procedure: During Sleeve gastrectomy, the right side of the stomach is completely removed. This leaves a sleeve or tubular shaped stomach. The remaining volume is about 60-110 cc. No reconnection needs to be made with the intestines. No foreign object is implanted in the body.
